BJC Behavioral Health -Residential Tech FT

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

21d • Onsite

About The Position

BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. François, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system. Purpose – To complete wellness checks on clients daily. To educate and prompt clients on independent living skills while residing in the group home. Types of Clients – Clients with mental health diagnoses and/or substance use disorders who desire to learn independent living skills to eventually live in their own apartments. Team dynamic – We are committed to what we do and motivated to help clients. We are creative and have excellent communication with each other. Everyone on this team are great team players but they are also responsible for their own work. Role Purpose Responsible for assisting with direct resident care under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). Responsibilities Performs assigned patient care activities and assists nursing team. Observes residents for psychiatric stability, assists residents in meeting their established goals, and coordinates with community support staff and residential services team. Helps residents maintain and improve their housing skills by assisting in meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning. Documents care provided as outlined by clinical supervisors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• <2 years experience
• computer skills
• effective communication skills
• motivating/encouraging clients
• teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree
• 2-5 years experience
• Certified Nurse Assistant

Responsibilities

• Complete daily rounds
• Prompt clients to clean their room, take meds and take care of hygiene
• Participate in chores
• Remind clients of their doctors’ appointments
• Work with client and encourage them to reach their goals
• Advocate for clients
• Performs assigned patient care activities and assists nursing team.
• Observes residents for psychiatric stability, assists residents in meeting their established goals, and coordinates with community support staff and residential services team.
• Helps residents maintain and improve their housing skills by assisting in meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning.
• Documents care provided as outlined by clinical supervisors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED